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Mr. Jones, managing partner in the Falls Church office, focuses his practice in the insolvency area, regularly dealing with financial restructuring, distressed asset transactions, business turnarounds, and bankruptcy law, including related litigation. His experience includes representing all major constituencies in the distressed business arena, including companies and their owners, directors and officers, ad hoc and official committees, trade creditors and vendors, and court-appointed fiduciaries. Mr. Jones has worked with clients in a variety of industries including commercial real estate, retail, automotive, government contracting, mortgage lending, consumer electronics, hospitality, convenience store, construction, and electrical contracting. He has been involved in many of the “mega” chapter 11 cases filed in the Richmond Division, including Toys “R” Us, Gymboree, LandAmerica Financial Group, Circuit City Stores, RoomStore, Inc., and Heilig-Meyers Corp. Mr. Jones has also represented bankruptcy trustees and liquidating agents in a variety of litigation matters. In addition to his work in the insolvency arena, Mr. Jones also has trial experience in commercial litigation matters in federal court. Recognitions
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chapter 11 reorganizations
creditors committee representation
bankruptcy litigation
commercial litigation
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PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS "Five Things You Need to Know About Your Customer in Bankruptcy," (November 17, 2020) “Strategies for Exposing Bias in an Opposing Expert Witness” with Jennifer E. Wuebker, Bankruptcy Law News, Bankruptcy Law Section, Virginia State Bar (Spring 2017) “Recent Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure” with Aaron Casagrande, Bankruptcy Law News, Bankruptcy Law Section, Virginia State Bar (Spring 2016) “Bullock v. BankChampaign: Supreme Court Establishes a Heightened Standard for Determining “Defalcation” by a Fiduciary Under 11 U.S.C. Section 523(a)(4)” with Justin P. Fasano, Bankruptcy Law Section, Virginia State Bar (Fall 2013) “Required Reading for Banks and Other Secured Lenders: In Re Tousa, Inc., 680 F.3d 1298 (11th Cir. 2012)” with Richard Maxwell, Fee Simple, Real Property Section, Virginia State Bar (Spring 2013) “Stern v. Marshall in Virginia” with David W. Gaffey, Bankruptcy Law News, Bankruptcy Law Section, Virginia State Bar (Winter 2013) “Getting Your Money: Victim’s Pursuit of Claims Against Third Parties in Ponzi Schemes; Madoff Courts Toss Claims Against Banks”, Commercial Fraud Committee Newsletter, American Bankruptcy Institute (February 2012) “Three Liens Under Virginia Law that May be Recorded Post-Petition Under Sec. 362(b)(3)” with Aaron L. Casagrande, Bankruptcy Law News, Bankruptcy Law Section, Virginia State Bar (Winter/Spring 2009) “Revoking the Debtor’s Discharge under Sec. 727(d)(3)” with Tara L. Elgie, Bankruptcy Litigation Committee Newsletter, American Bankruptcy Institute (January 2007) Presentations & Seminars "Fee-Application/Compensation Issues" – Panelist with Hon. Michael B. Kaplan, Monique B. DiSabatino, Timothy Fox, Paul H. Deutch (Moderator) at the American Bankruptcy Institute’s 15th Annual Mid-Atlantic Bankruptcy Workshop (August 2019) “Recent Caselaw Update” – Panelist with Hon. Paul S. Black and Hannah W. Hutman, Annual Bankruptcy Practice Seminar 2019 (March 2019) “Hot Topics – Discussion of Various Complex Legal Issues in Commercial and Bankruptcy Cases” – Panelist with Hon. Paul S. Black and Kelly M. Barnhart, 33rd Annual Mid-Atlantic Institute on Bankruptcy and Reorganization Practice (November 2018) “Bankruptcy Law Primer for the Non-Bankruptcy Attorney” – Panelist with Ann B. Brogan and Patrick Keith, VBA Summer Meeting (August 2018) “A Primer on the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act: Substance, Implementation and Legal Interpretation” – Panelist with Leanne Gould, Prof. Kenneth C. Kettering, Erika Lynn Morabito and Thomas R. Walker, American Bankruptcy Institute’s 2018 Annual Spring Meeting (April 2018) “Ethics: Getting Paid in Large, Small, and Converted Cases” – Panelist with Hon. Keith L. Phillips and Joseph Guzinski, Esq., 32nd Annual Mid-Atlantic Institute on Bankruptcy and Reorganization Practice (September 2017) “Structured Dismissals and Gifting In Chapter 11” – Panelist with Hon. Brian F. Kenney, 31st Annual Mid-Atlantic Institute on Bankruptcy and Reorganization Practice (September 2016) Effective Bankruptcy Mediation: Not Just A Litigation Shortcut and Electronic Discovery Issues In Bankruptcy Cases – Panelist with Hon. Frank J. Santoro and Richard Wasserman, Esq., 30th Annual Mid-Atlantic Institute on Bankruptcy and Reorganization Practice (September 2015)
“When a Chapter 11 Case Goes Bad” – Panelist with Hon. Robert G. Mayer and Kenneth M. Misken, Esq., Virginia CLE’s Hot Topics in Bankruptcy Law (March 2014) “Bankruptcy Ethics: NOT an Oxymoron” – Panelist with Augustus C. Epps, Jr., Esq. and Sheila deLa Cruz, Esq., VBA Bankruptcy Law Conference (May 2013) “Ethics of Representing Debtors and Estates in Bankruptcy” – Panelist with Hon. Stephen S. Mitchell, Northern Virginia Bankruptcy Bar Association (March 2013) “Bankruptcy Litigation: A Discussion of Prima Facie Cases, Affirmative Defenses, and Related Issues” – Panelist with Augustus C. Epps, Jr., Esq. and Sheila deLa Cruz, Esq., VBA Bankruptcy Law Conference (May 2012) “New Developments and Strategies in Bankruptcy Preference Defense” – Panelist for ABA Webinar (February 2012) “Trial Practice, Stipulation and Presentation of Evidence” – Panelist with Hon. Frank J. Santoro and Tyler P. Brown, Esq., 20th Annual Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association Seminar (February 2012) “To Be or Not To Be Employed in Bankruptcy: A Consideration of Ethical Issues” – Panelist with Hon. William F. Stone, Jr. and Robert S. Westermann, Esq., VBA Bankruptcy Law Conference (May 2011) “Ethics ‘Stew’ – A Smorgasbord of Issues involving Ethics in Bankruptcy” – Panelist with Hon. Stephen S. Mitchell, VBA Bankruptcy Law Conference (May 2010) “Selling, Buying and Keeping Technology Licenses in Bankruptcy” – Panelist with Douglas R. Gooding, Committee Educational Session (Technology and Telecommunications) Spring 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Bankruptcy Institute “Current Issues involving Ethics in Bankruptcy” – Panelist with Hon. William F. Stone, Jr. and Karen M. Crowley, VBA Bankruptcy Law Conference (April 2009) “Bankruptcy Basics – a Primer” – Presenter, Lexwork International (October 2008) “Post-Judgment Collections & Bankruptcy Issues” – Presenter, NBI Collections Seminar (October 2007) “Bankruptcy Law Essentials for the Employment Law Generalist” – Panelist with Hon. William F. Stone, Jr., and Blackwell N. Shelley, Jr., VBA Annual Meeting (January 2007) “Bankruptcy Law Essentials for the Employment Law Generalist” – Panelist with Hon. Kevin R. Huennekens and Blackwell N. Shelley, Jr., VBA 36th Annual Conference on Labor Relations and Employment Law (October 2006) “The Three Phrases No One Wants to Hear: Conflict of Interest, Inadequate Disclosure, and Disgorgement of Fees” – Presenter, VBA Bankruptcy Law Conference (April 2006) “No Good Deeds Go Unpunished – Bankruptcy Issues in Real Estate” – Contributor and Panelist, 22nd Annual Real Estate Practice (2004) ARTICLESJuly 21, 2022 Rewarding Good Behavior: Courts Should Approve Exculpation for the Pre-Petition Conduct of RSA PartiesThe rationale for exculpation is straightforward: if you contribute to or participate in the debtor’s reorganization efforts, you should not face liability for your good-faith efforts. This protection fosters a fair, transparent restructuring process by reducing barriers to entry and incentivizes stakeholders to play a part in the development of a confirmable plan. Without exculpation, key creditors and competent professionals may shy away from the bankruptcy process, which would undermine the main purpose of chapter 11–achieving a successful restructuring. November 17, 2020 Five Things You Need to Know About Your Customer in BankruptcyThis year has presented unique challenges for business owners and management. The economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has driven people to work remotely, caused companies to curtail capital spending and hiring, and even led to reductions in force. Additionally, the pandemic has pushed many distressed businesses over the edge and into bankruptcy, resulting in a sharp increase in Chapter 11 commercial bankruptcy filings. According to data compiled by Epiq Systems, Inc., the number of Chapter 11 commercial bankruptcy cases filed through October 2020 (6,081 cases) exceeded the total for all of 2019 (5,519 cases). For many businesses, having a customer, client, or contract-counter party file for bankruptcy will be a reality if it hasn’t happened already. This article will highlight various aspects of bankruptcy law and provide some practical pointers for a business dealing with a bankrupt business partner (“Customer”). August 12, 2013 Unwanted Disclosure: New Chapter 11 Rules Require Law Firms To Reveal All Their FeesBy: Correy E. Stephenson ...The new guidelines "will require bankruptcy lawyers to do things that we have not necessarily done before," said Chirstopher A. Jones in Falls Church. "This is a new level of administrative burden and, depending on the size and complexity of the case, could be very significant." ...Jones estimated that over the last five years in Virginia, no more than 10 cases would qualify, leaving the existing fee guidelines in place for the remaining majority of Chapter 11 cases. NEWSAugust 18, 2022 73 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2023, Six Selected as “Lawyer of the Year”73 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 (copyright 2022 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C. offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.usnews.com. June 1, 2022 Chambers Honors Whiteford in 14 Practice AreasWhiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has once again ranked the firm highly in its 2022 list of leading firms and business lawyers. This year’s recognition includes 29 attorneys in 14 practice areas at the National and State level. August 19, 2021 75 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2022, Eight Named “Ones to Watch”A record 75 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 (copyright 2021 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.usnews.com. April 23, 2021 Chambers Honors Whiteford in 11 Practice AreasWhiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has once again ranked the firm highly in its 2021 list of leading firms and business lawyers. This year’s recognition includes 25 attorneys in 11 practice areas in 3 states and the District of Columbia. December 1, 2020 Nine Whiteford Attorneys Named Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine in 2020Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that nine of its attorneys are listed among the 2020 21st annual Legal Elite-Virginia’s Best Lawyers by Virginia Business Magazine. August 20, 2020 71 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2021, Six Named “Lawyer of the Year”A record 71 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021 (copyright 2020 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.usnews.com. April 22, 2020 Chambers Honors Whiteford in 10 Practice AreasWhiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has once again ranked the firm highly in its 2020 list of leading firms and business lawyers. This year’s recognition includes 23 attorneys in 10 practice areas in 3 states and the District of Columbia. December 5, 2019 Ten Whiteford Attorneys Named Legal Elite by Virginia Business MagazineWhiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that ten of its attorneys are listed among the 2019 20th annual Legal Elite-Virginia’s Best Lawyers by Virginia Business Magazine. August 15, 2019 64 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2020, Five Named “Lawyer of the Year” 64 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in
America® 2020. The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.usnews.com. May 21, 2019 20 Whiteford Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in DC, Pennsylvania and VirginiaWhiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that twenty of its attorneys are listed among the 2019 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in D.C., Pennsylvania and Virginia. May 9, 2019 Chambers Honors Whiteford in 11 Practice Areas in 2019Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has once again ranked the firm highly in its 2019 list of leading firms and business lawyers. August 15, 2018 57 WTP Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2019, Four Named "Lawyer of the Year"57 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2019 (copyright 2018 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Washington offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site. May 31, 2018 Thirteen Whiteford Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in D.C. and VirginiaWhiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that thirteen of its attorneys are listed among the 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in D.C. and Virginia. May 8, 2018 Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Attorneys Honored by Chambers and Partners in 12 Practice AreasWhiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has once again ranked the firm highly in its 2018 list of leading firms and business lawyers. This year’s recognition includes 29 attorneys in a record 12 practice areas in 4 states, the District of Columbia and Afghanistan. August 15, 2017 59 WTP Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2018, Two Named "Lawyer of the Year"59 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018 (copyright 2017 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Maryland, Washington and Virginia offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.usnews.com. In addition, two lawyers were selected as “Lawyer of the Year” for their particular areas of practice. May 30, 2017 Whiteford, Taylor & Preston and 29 Lawyers Honored by Chambers and PartnersWhiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has once again ranked the firm highly in its 2017 list of leading firms and business lawyers. This year’s recognition includes a record 29 attorneys in 4 states, the District of Columbia and Afghanistan. April 24, 2017 Thirteen Whiteford Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in D.C. and VirginiaWhiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that thirteen of its attorneys are listed among the 2017 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in D.C. and Virginia. August 15, 2016 59 Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 2017, Eight Named as "Lawyers of the Year"Fifty-nine lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017 (copyright 2016 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Maryland, Washington and Virginia offices. In addition, eight lawyers were selected as “Lawyers of the Year” for their particular areas of practice. May 31, 2016 Whiteford, Taylor & Preston and 21 Lawyers Named as Leaders in the Legal Profession by Chambers and PartnersWhiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that, in addition to ranking the firm highly in its 2016 list of Maryland’s leading firms and business lawyers, Chambers and Partners have added new Whiteford lawyers in Maryland and Delaware. The practice group rankings are based on the high rankings of 21 individual lawyers. April 11, 2016 David Gaffey, One of Five Whiteford Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in VirginiaWhiteford Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that David W. Gaffey is named a 2016 Rising Star in both Virginia and DC. August 18, 2015 59 Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 2016, Eight Named as “Lawyers of the Year”Fifty-nine lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016 (copyright 2015 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Maryland, Washington and Virginia offices. May 20, 2015 Chambers USA Names 17 Whiteford Taylor Lawyers Leaders In Their FieldWhiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that the 2015 edition of Chambers USA recognizes 17 of its lawyers as leaders in their fields and, in addition, has ranked six of Whiteford’s practice areas. April 27, 2015 Five WTP Lawyers Named to Virginia Super Lawyers and Michael Hastings Again Named to "Top 100"Whiteford Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that Michael Hastings, Bradford F. Englander and Christopher A. Jones have again been selected as Super Lawyers in Virginia, and Justin Fasano and Brandy Rapp have again been selected as Rising Stars. In addition, Mr. Hastings was named to the “Top 100” list for all practice areas in Virginia for the second year in a row. March 4, 2015 Three WTP Partners Named among Virginia's "2014 LEGAL ELITE" for Bankruptcy/Creditors' Rights Three partners in the Business Reorganizations & Bankruptcy group at Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP have been named by Virginia Business as among the state’s top ten vote-getting “Legal Elite” in the field of Bankruptcy/Creditors’ Rights. August 20, 2014 63 Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America, Four Named as "Lawyers of the Year"Sixty-three lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2015 (copyright 2014 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Maryland, Washington and Virginia offices. In addition, four lawyers were selected as “Lawyers of the Year” in the Baltimore region for their particular areas of practice. July 23, 2014 Five WTP Lawyers Named to Virginia Super Lawyers and Michael Hastings Named to "Top 100"Whiteford Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that Michael Hastings, Bradford F. Englander and Christopher A. Jones have again been selected as Super Lawyers in Virginia, and Justin Fasano and Brandy Rapp have been selected as Rising Stars. In addition, Mr. Hastings was named to the “Top 100” list for all practice areas in Virginia. April 25, 2014 Whiteford Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Washington Metro AreaWhiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that eleven of its attorneys are listed among the 2014 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in the Washington D.C. metro area, including four who are listed for the first time. December 30, 2013 Christopher Jones Selected As One Of Virginia's "Legal Elite"Christopher A. Jones, a partner in the Business Reorganizations & Bankruptcy group at Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP, has been selected by Virginia Business as one of the state’s top ten vote-getting “Legal Elite” in the field of Bankruptcy/Creditors’ Rights. In addition, he received a personal profile by the publication, including highlights of an interview they conducted with him. August 15, 2013 61 Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America; Nine Named as "Lawyers of the Year"Sixty-one lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2014 (copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Maryland, Washington and Virginia offices, including the firm's new Roanoke office. In addition, nine lawyers were selected as “Lawyers of the Year” in their jurisdictions and areas of practice. May 1, 2013 Whiteford Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Washington Metro AreaWhiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys are listed among the 2013 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in the Washington D.C. metro area, including two who are listed for the first time. December 31, 2012 Sixty-Four Whiteford Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Maryland, Delaware, VirginiaWhiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that 64 of its attorneys are listed among the 2013 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in three states. The firm is particularly proud of the young lawyers who are recognized as “Rising Stars”; the four partners who are listed in the Top 100 in Maryland – Edward Buxbaum, Edwin Fee, William Ryan, and Dwight Stone; and the 16 who are named for the first time this year. October 17, 2012 60 Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America Five Named as "Lawyers of the Year"Sixty lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 (copyright 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). This represents an increase of seven over last year. The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Maryland, Washington and Virginia offices. In addition, five lawyers were selected as “Lawyers of the Year” in their jurisdictions and areas of practice. July 10, 2012 Three WTP Lawyers Named to Virginia Super LawyersWhiteford Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that Raymond J. Diaz, Bradford F. Englander and Christopher A. Jones have again been selected as Super Lawyers in Virginia. Mr. Diaz is a well-known lawyer in the field of Community Associations law, who is admitted to practice in Virginia, Washington, D.C., West Virginia and Maryland. October 25, 2011 Whiteford, Taylor & Preston and 52 Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2012; Dana Lynch Named as Baltimore Technology Lawyer of the YearFifty-two lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Woodward/White’s The Best Lawyers in America® 2012. This is an increase of six over last year. In addition, Dana O. Lynch was named the “Baltimore Best Lawyers Technology Law Lawyer of the Year” for 2012. January 3, 2011 Forty-Seven Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars; More Named in "Top 50" Than Any Other Maryland Law FirmWhiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that 47 of its attorneys are listed among the 2011 Maryland and Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. August 24, 2010 Whiteford, Taylor & Preston and 46 Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2011Forty-six lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Woodward/White's The Best Lawyers in America® 2011. This is an increase of nine over last year and includes 11 lawyers who were named for the first time. January 25, 2010 Forty-Two Whiteford Taylor & Preston Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising StarsWhiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that 39 of its attorneys are listed among the 2010 Maryland Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. They join three attorneys previously named as Super Lawyers or Rising Stars in Virginia. August 10, 2009 Whiteford, Taylor & Preston and 37 Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2010Thirty-seven lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Woodward/White's The Best Lawyers in America® 2010. This is an increase of six over last year and includes ten lawyers who were named for the first time. February 5, 2009 Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Obtains $6.625 Million Recovery for Bankrupt Furniture Manufacturer and Retailer from Directors and Certain OfficersWhiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP's (WTP) pursuit of claims against the former directors and certain officers of The Rowe Companies and its two subsidiaries, Rowe Furniture, Inc. and Storehouse, Inc., has resulted in a $6.625 million settlement for the firm's clients, Donald F. King, the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee of Rowe Furniture, Inc., and Guy A. Davis, the Chief Liquidation Officer of bankrupt Storehouse, Inc. and the Liquidating Trustee of The Rowe Companies. February 27, 2008 Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Increases Its Number of Falls Church Attorneys and Expands Its Northern Virginia LocationWhiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP (WTP) has expanded its Falls Church office - by increasing the number of attorneys and enlarging its office space. Glenn R. Bonard, Eileen Morgan Johnson, Thomas Mugavero, Christy Richardson, and Andrew J. Terrell have joined Raymond J. Diaz, Michael Gartner, Christopher A. Jones, Katherine McCarthy, Edward J. O'Connell, and Eric A. Vendt in WTP's offices at 3190 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 300, Falls Church, VA 22042. August 3, 2007 Christopher Jones Joins Whiteford, Taylor & PrestonWhiteford, Taylor & Preston (WTP) is pleased to welcome Christopher A. Jones, Esq. as Partner in the firm's Bankruptcy section. Stationed in the firm's new Falls Church office, Jones is formerly of LeClair Ryan in Richmond, Virginia, and has a wealth of experience in handling insolvency matters for both debtors and creditors, as well as handling complex commercial litigation. |